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Montauban
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The prefecture of Tarn-et-Garonne has a historic centre and several museums.
Overview of Montauban
The prefecture of Tarn-et-Garonne has a historic centre and several museums.
Key Facts
- Type of place: small town.
- Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Location:
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 60,810 inhabitants (2017).
- Area: 135.17 km².
- Altitude: from 72 to 207 m.
- Website: http://montauban-tourisme.com
History of Montauban
What to See in Montauban
Cathédrale Notre-Dame de l'Assomption
This white-stone building in a land of red brick dates from the 17th century.
This white-stone building in a land of red brick dates from the 17th century.
Old Town Centre
Fairly homogeneous and characteristic of the bastides of the region, Montauban's historic district dates back to the medieval era, although its facades were built in the 17th and 18th centuries. The beautiful Place Nationale with its arcades is the most interesting feature.
Fairly homogeneous and characteristic of the bastides of the region, Montauban's historic district dates back to the medieval era, although its facades were built in the 17th and 18th centuries. The beautiful Place Nationale with its arcades is the most interesting feature.
Église Saint-Jacques
Along with the Old Bridge, it is the only medieval landmark in the city. It is located in the old town of Montauban.
Along with the Old Bridge, it is the only medieval landmark in the city. It is located in the old town of Montauban.
Victor Brun Natural History Museum
In all, five rooms dedicated especially to ornithology and palaeontology.
In all, five rooms dedicated especially to ornithology and palaeontology.
Ingres-Bourdelle Museum
The former episcopal palace of the city has been converted into a museum and primarily houses an important collection of drawings and paintings by Ingres, as well as sculptures by Antoine Bourdelle, both artists born in Montauban.
The former episcopal palace of the city has been converted into a museum and primarily houses an important collection of drawings and paintings by Ingres, as well as sculptures by Antoine Bourdelle, both artists born in Montauban.
Pont-Vieux
Built in the early 14th century, it is one of the few remaining medieval landmarks in the city. Stretching 200 metres and featuring seven arches, it spans the Tarn River.
Built in the early 14th century, it is one of the few remaining medieval landmarks in the city. Stretching 200 metres and featuring seven arches, it spans the Tarn River.
François Mitterrand Rose Garden
Also known as the Montauban Rose Garden. It is home to 12,000 plants representing around a thousand varieties of roses.
Also known as the Montauban Rose Garden. It is home to 12,000 plants representing around a thousand varieties of roses.
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Nearby Attractions
Some interesting sites to see around Montauban:
Auvillar
A charming old village on the banks of the Garonne, labeled one of the "Most Beautiful Villages of France.".
A charming old village on the banks of the Garonne, labeled one of the "Most Beautiful Villages of France.".
Bruniquel
This hilltop village, listed among the "most beautiful villages of France", is one of the most visited sites in the department. In addition to its old houses and narrow streets, it is known for its medieval castle and prehistoric cave, which is unfortunately closed to the public.
This hilltop village, listed among the "most beautiful villages of France", is one of the most visited sites in the department. In addition to its old houses and narrow streets, it is known for its medieval castle and prehistoric cave, which is unfortunately closed to the public.
Castelnau-de-Montmiral
A very pretty old village classified among the "most beautiful in France". It is located west of Albi.
A very pretty old village classified among the "most beautiful in France". It is located west of Albi.
Cordes-sur-Ciel
On the Way of Saint James, Cordes is a small medieval hilltop town. It is one of the "Most Beautiful Villages of France" and one of the region's most visited sites.
On the Way of Saint James, Cordes is a small medieval hilltop town. It is one of the "Most Beautiful Villages of France" and one of the region's most visited sites.
Penne
Penne is a small medieval village built on a rocky spur with the ruins of a fortress overlooking the Aveyron Valley.
Penne is a small medieval village built on a rocky spur with the ruins of a fortress overlooking the Aveyron Valley.
Saint-Antonin Noble Val
One of the oldest medieval towns in the region, with old houses and narrow winding streets.
One of the oldest medieval towns in the region, with old houses and narrow winding streets.
Toulouse
The regional prefecture, the "Pink City" offers a very pretty urban centre around the Capitole, where Renaissance-style churches and private mansions stand side by side. Toulouse is also a city of museums and is home to the Cité de l'Espace.
The regional prefecture, the "Pink City" offers a very pretty urban centre around the Capitole, where Renaissance-style churches and private mansions stand side by side. Toulouse is also a city of museums and is home to the Cité de l'Espace.
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Old Town (Montauban)
★★ Fairly homogeneous and characteristic of the bastides of the region, Montauban's historic district dates back to the medieval era, although…
Montauban Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption
★ This white-stone building in a land of red brick dates from the 17th century.
Saint-Jacques Church (Montauban)
★ Along with the Old Bridge, it is the only medieval landmark in the city. It is located in the old town of Montauban.
Victor Brun Natural History Museum
★ In all, five rooms dedicated especially to ornithology and palaeontology.
Ingres-Bourdelle Museum
★ The former episcopal palace of the city has been converted into a museum and primarily houses an important collection of drawings and…
Old Bridge (Montauban)
★ Built in the early 14th century, it is one of the few remaining medieval landmarks in the city. Stretching 200 metres and featuring seven…
François Mitterrand Rose Garden
★ Also known as the Montauban Rose Garden. It is home to 12,000 plants representing around a thousand varieties of roses.